Apple · 5 months ago
Senior Creative Gameplay Engineer, Apple Arcade
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple is redefining the future of games through Apple Arcade, offering a collection of award-winning titles. They are seeking a Senior Creative Gameplay Engineer to contribute creative vision and technical expertise to expand the Sneaky Sasquatch game, creating innovative gameplay experiences for millions of players.
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Responsibilities
Drive the creative vision for new gameplay by designing, prototyping, and shipping innovative and expressive core mechanics and systems
Own major gameplay features from initial concept and paper design, through rapid iteration and playtesting, to final polished implementation in Unity
Champion new ideas for player activities, character abilities, and emergent systems that deepen the humor, charm, and heart of the Sneaky Sasquatch universe
Architect robust, scalable, and designer-friendly gameplay frameworks that empower the team to build new content and experiences efficiently
Help define and maintain the high creative and technical bar for Apple's internal game development, acting as a key stakeholder in game feel and player experience
Communicate clearly and effectively across teams to ensure alignment and momentum
Be a part of a uniquely small and focused internal team at Apple, where general programming skills are deeply valued with a focus on creative gameplay implementation
Work alongside the creators of Sneaky Sasquatch to define what it means for Apple to make games. This role offers the chance to create playful, emotionally resonant, and connected experiences for millions of players around the world
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in game development, with a portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative and technical ownership on multiple shipped titles
Deep expertise in Unity and C#, with proven mastery of building complex gameplay systems from the ground up
Preferred
A proven ability to 'find the fun' through rapid prototyping and iteration. Your portfolio should show us how you've turned a rough idea into a polished, delightful experience
A deep understanding of gameplay systems design. You think in terms of scalable frameworks, not just one-off features
A highly self-directed and resourceful attitude, comfortable navigating the ambiguity of the creative process
Excellent communication skills and a passion for collaborative, team-oriented problem-solving
Experience in a 'technical design' or similar hybrid role where you were responsible for both the design and implementation of core gameplay
Experience shipping on Apple platforms (iOS, tvOS, macOS, visionOS)
Deep familiarity with a wide range of game genres, with strong, well-reasoned opinions on game feel, pacing, and player motivation
A genuine love for Sneaky Sasquatch and a passion for creating heartfelt, player-centered experiences
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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